The Child of Mercy Childrens centre volunteer

The  Child of Mercy Childrens Centre was formed in 2010 by Jessica Opisa with 8 children living in a rented bungalow. We then joined her as Trustees to assist in the Development of the organization and with a clear goal of creating one of the best run Orphanages in the area. We strived to create a home for the children were they could be safe, well cared for, educated and grow up in a happy and disciplined environment.

From those early beginnings we gradually moved forward and now have 44 children and our own premises (Kernow House) in a half acre plot which we purchased in 2012. We are located in Likoni near to Shelly Beach not far from the Likoni ferry which connects to Mombasa.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Teach English in orphanages or schools (when the children of the orphanages go to their respective schools during the day)

·       Help children with sanitation issues such as: brushing teeth, showering, and establishing and maintaining personal hygiene

·       Organize games, drawing lessons, singing sessions, dancing, and other creative, educational and extracurricular activities

·       Help with homework; monitoring academic progress, and ensuring children Complete their next day’s homework

·       Child care services for orphans who cannot go to school (i.e. games, singing, praying, etc.)

·       Skill-training Teach English in orphanages or schools (when the children of the orphanages go to their respective schools during the day)

·       Help children with sanitation issues such as: brushing teeth, showering, and establishing and maintaining personal hygiene

·       Organize games, drawing lessons, singing sessions, dancing, and other creative, educational and extracurricular activities

·       Help with homework; monitoring academic progress, and ensuring children complete their next day’s homework

·       Child care services for orphans who cannot go to school (i.e. games, singing, praying, etc.)

·       Skill-training for the children who cannot go to school

·       Help in food distribution, kitchen work/duties, garden maintenance

·       Help in other activities or programs designed for children who cannot go school

·       Help in food distribution, kitchen work/duties, garden maintenance

·       Help in other activities or programs designed for children

Airport Transfer

You will be met by our representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi from where you are transferred to the accommodations in Nairobi itself. Volunteers who will be already in Kenya or arriving overland would need to give us their contact details so that the pickup can be arranged from a specific location.

Special requirements: The participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, and be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as teaching math, micro finance)

This is a 3-month long program, running January-March, May-July and September-November because of the schedule of the public schools in Kenya. April, August and December are school holidays.